Badger

The squat, waddling badger trudges forth. Thrusting its flattened nose about the ground, it sniffs incessantly.

Badger CR 1/2

XP 200
N Small animal
Init +1; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +5

AC 13, touch 12, flat-footed 12 (+1 Dex, +1 natural, +1 size)
hp 9 (1d8+5)
Fort +4, Ref +3, Will +1

Speed 30 ft., burrow 10 ft.
Melee bite +1 (1d3), 2 claws +1 (1d2)
Special Attacks blood rage

Str 10, Dex 13, Con 15, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6
Base Atk +0; CMB –1; CMD 10 (14 vs. trip)
Feats Toughness
Skills Escape Artist +5, Perception +5; Racial Modifiers +4 Escape Artist

Environment temperate forests
Organization solitary, pair, or clan (3–6)
Treasure incidental

The squat, burrowing badger is plentiful in most temperate forests. Most species are carnivorous, though some eat a variety of meat, insects, and vegetables. The badger possesses a fierceness and natural tenacity, while its stubby legs and wide, seemingly portly stature belie the creature’s actual strength and speed.

A typical badger has dark brownish-gray fur highlighted with white markings, such as bands or striped masks about the eyes. These markings are distinct and vary by species. While generally friendly, if threatened or otherwise provoked, badgers can become fierce combatants. Once engaged with an opponent, they typically fight until slain. In combat, they fight with their sharp, needle-like teeth and long, curved claws, which they otherwise use for digging.

Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Bestiary 2, © 2010, Paizo Publishing, LLC; Authors Wolfgang Baur, Jason Bulmahn, Adam Daigle, Graeme Davis, Crystal Frasier, Joshua J. Frost, Tim Hitchcock, Brandon Hodge, James Jacobs, Steve Kenson, Hal MacLean, Martin Mason, Rob McCreary, Erik Mona, Jason Nelson, Patrick Renie, Sean K Reynolds, F. Wesley Schneider, Owen K.C. Stephens, James L. Sutter, Russ Taylor, and Greg A. Vaughan, based on material by Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook, and Skip Williams.